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Line Ratio Resolution (Posted on 2015-03-04)

Two circles C₁ and C₂intersect at M and N. A line through M intersects C₁ and C₂ again at E and F, respectively, and X is the mid-point of EF.

The line through N and X intersects C₁ and C₂ again respectively at Y and Z.

Find the ratio YX:XZ

See The Solution Submitted by K Sengupta

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re: Possible solution -- but using Geometers Sketchpad

| Comment 2 of 4 |

(In reply to Possible solution by broll)

The ratio changes as the specific sizes change.

See this picture via link.

Posted by Charlie on 2015-03-05 08:01:11

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